Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 1: Physical Education and Well-being
"Physical Education and Well-being" opens the Grade 9 book and its first unit, Evolution of Physical Education and Well-being, at about eight pages. The preface calls physical education a foundational pillar of holistic development. This chapter likely introduces the meaning, aims and scope of physical education and well-being, and why they matter in adolescence. It builds on the Khel Yoga and Khel Yatra books of earlier stages and sets the vocabulary for the year. Students discuss their own physical activity and what well-being means to them.
This is chapter 1 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Evolution of Physical Education and Well-being section, and begins on page 2 of the printed 2026-27 book. It is the opening chapter and is followed by "History and Culture of Physical Education in India".
The goals in "Physical Education and Well-being" go beyond physical skill. Grade 9 students are navigating adolescence, so the book builds resilience, self-regulation and social sensitivity alongside fitness. Teachers can use stories of athletes, case studies and small projects, and adapt activities to the space, equipment and abilities in their school, keeping every student involved.
Try a short family session or discussion based on "Physical Education and Well-being". Let the student lead, explain and demonstrate. This turns learning into shared interest and builds regular physical activity into the family routine.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.